Peruvian culture Archives - Proyecto Peru Blog

Why Is Peruvian Spanish Considered So Neutral?

January 28, 2026January 22, 2026 by Charles

For many people deciding where to learn Spanish, one question comes up again and again: which variety of Spanish is the most neutral? Spanish is spoken by more than 500 million people across 20 countries (21 if we count the US/Puerto Rico) on multiple continents, and no single version can be considered truly “standard” in … Read more

Why should I do a medical internship in Peru?

February 10, 2026June 10, 2021 by Coen

During or after a medical study, most students follow-up with an internship. Internships are globally highly encouraged and are becoming more and more populair to get experience and gain knowledge and confidence. Especially in the medical field, internships are crucial to get comfortable in your workfield in a challenging, but also save environment. This time … Read more

How to be a responsible volunteer and contribute the most!

February 10, 2026May 20, 2021 by Coen

Volunteering is a great experience for both local projects and volunteers. Sometimes however, it can be challenging to discover how you can contribute and actually make a difference. The goal of Proyecto Peru is to support volunteers so they can fully exploit their skills to help local projects. Responsible volunteering focuses on the needs and … Read more

10 tips to learn Spanish faster

February 23, 2026February 26, 2021 by Coen

While Spanish is considered one of the easier languages to learn it can still feel difficult. This is because the Don Quijote’s language is made up of lots of variations and exceptions since a phrase can be built in different ways without changing the its meaning. In this article, Proyecto Peru will give you some … Read more

The history of the Day of the Flag in Peru

February 19, 2026June 2, 2020 by Coen

A person holding a Peruvian flag with the words Peruvian Flag day on the image

Each year on the 7th on June, Peru celebrates la Día de la Bandera: Day of the Flag. It is a day of national pride full of festivities such as parades and various ceremonies. The day dates back to the Peruvian resistance to the Chilean invasion in 1880 at the Morro de Arica; a mountain located in Southern-Peru. Interested in getting to know more about this national festivity? Keep reading!

Peru honours the potato during “Day of the Potato”

February 19, 2026May 19, 2020 by Coen

On 30 May, the southern Peruvian city of Cusco is entirely dedicated to the ‘papa’; the potato. With more than 3,200 different types of potatoes, Peru is the destination for potato lovers. In terms of diversity and numbers, the Peruvian potatoes are world-class. Every year, Peruvians celebrate “La Día de la Papa”.

Semana Santa in Cusco: How is it celebrated?

February 18, 2026April 7, 2020 by Coen

If you are in Cusco in April, chances are you will be see the celebration of Semana Santa, or Holy Week. Holy Week takes place the week before Easter and ends on Easter Sunday. This is a week full of traditions, food and family, with a religious background. Semana Santa in Cusco is the perfect fusion between Andean and Catholic traditions.

Easter in Cusco 2020

February 17, 2026April 1, 2020 by Coen

Easter is a festivity celebrated in every catholic country. And guess what? Peru belongs in this category. And we’ll show you how Easter is celebrate in Cusco as part of the Peruvian culture.

Peruvian Cinema: 5 Movies About Peru

February 17, 2026March 27, 2020 by Coen

Peru is such a large and diverse country that to get to know it all you would have to take at least a year travelling and venturing into the unknown. Luckily, there is cinema, a good support to get an understanding. If you are seriously thinking of starting to pack your backpack, check this list of movies about Peru to familiarize yourself with what’s coming. And if you know you won’t have the time to come here and see for yourself, then travel through these movies about Peru.

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Peru

February 17, 2026March 24, 2020 by Coen

If you want to experience South America, Peru is the place to be. A trip through Peru takes you past colonial cities, bustling local markets, the rugged Andes mountains, vast desert landscapes and villages where time seems to have stood still. Add to that famous highlights such as Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and the mysterious Nazca lines and you’ll understand why Peru is on the bucket list of many travelers. We have collected all our experiences to create this ultimate travel guide to Peru. A fantastic journey where you will taste the diversity of Peru every day!